How To Treat Wood
Flooring That Is Starting To Rot

Undoubtedly, wood is among the most popular flooring
materials. The good part with wood flooring is that it gives
your home unique-natural look, it is economical, and unlike
other flooring pattern, wood flooring can be easily removed.
In addition, when properly maintained, it is the most
durable than any other flooring material in the market.
Although there are other threats to wood flooring, fungal
decay is the popular threat. If left untreated, both dry rot
and wet rot when left can cause serious damage on the wood
flooring. But what is the difference between dry rot and wet
rot, and how can they treated?

Dry rot
Despite of its name, dry rot tends to survive in woods with
a moisture content of at least 20%. Dry rot is caused by a
fungus known as Serpula lacrymans. Although most home owners
tend to underrate the damages caused by dry rot, it is
extremely serious infestation that requires immediate
treatment with professional help.
Optimal conditions
Dry rot loves damp, warm and poorly ventilated conditions,
thus it is mostly found in parts of room that are not easily
visible, such as corners and beneath stairs among other
parts that are more predisposed to dry rot.
Wet rot
Wet rot is more common in wood flooring than dry rot. It is
caused by fungus known as Coniophora puteana. The optimal
condition for this fungus is extremely wet and damp
conditions. Unlike dry rot, this fungus will only occur in
wood flooring that is left wet for long. Although deemed
less destructive than dry rot, serious cases can cause a lot
of damage to your floor, and odor smell.
Signs of wood flooring that is starting to rot
-The common signs of flooring that is beginning to rot
include.
-Matted whitish growth that may be tinged with yellow or
lilac patches.
-Shrinking, crumbly or splitting wood. Try to poke your
flooring with a screwdriver; if it easily sinks into the
flooring, it is a good sign that it is decaying.
-Odor smell- when wood flooring is rotting, it will have a
musty, quite acrid mushroom smell.
-In extreme cases, wood flooring that is severely affected
will look dark, with a soft spongy feel.

How To Treat Wood Flooring That Is Starting To Rot
To be sincere, wood flooring will always start to rot as a
result of high humidity, stagnant air condition, in adequate
cleaning and problem with moisture. The rot will not only
damage your flooring, but can have far reaching consequences
on your health. Before looking for professional help, you
can prevent or treat rotting flooring by.
Use vinegar
vinegar kills almost all fungus that causes rotting of wood
flooring. Clean the affected part with a cup of vinegar and
warm water. To remove any mold, scrub the affected areas .
Sprinkle borax
Sprinkle borax on the entire dry wood flooring and let it
sit for at least half an hour, after which you should
completely vacuum it. Borax will kill mildew, fungi and mold
which causes rotting of wood flooring.
Lighten up your room-fungi prefer low light conditions,
lighting up your room will prevent growth of fungus, and
consequently prevent rotting of your wood flooring.
Water and lemon juice
A mixture of water and lemon juice is acidic and will wipe
out odor smell.
Reduce moisture in affected areas- keeping air fresh will
also keep off factors that facilitates rotting of wood
flooring. Removing and treating the affected parts is
another viable option. This will ensure that the fungus
causing rotting does not spread to unaffected parts. When
purchasing flooring, always ensure you buy word flooring
that has been treated against rotting.

Although these methods are effective, the most effective way
to combat rotting of wood flooring is through frequent
cleaning and disinfecting. It may seem expensive, but use of
professional flooring cleaners is the best way to ensure
your flooring remains free from fungus and other factors
that cause rotting of wood flooring. They use sophiscated
equipment and proven methods to combat rotting of wood
flooring. For example, when you do it yourself, you are
likely to leave high moisture which will obviously cause
growth of fungus. For example, most service provider will
either dry clean or steam clean the flooring, ensuring there
is no moisture left after cleaning. This does not only
prevent fungus growth, but also ensure any existing fungi
are wiped out.

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